Originally Posted by
Alera 
That is why it is so important for me to demonstrate to those who endured my addiction to see my changes through ACTION not words. Saying "I'm sorry" is just empty if I don't follow-thru with proof that I am sorry for what I've done in the past. I do that through the changes in the way I behave.
I could not agree with you more. In your experience, how long has it taken to demonstrate your sincerity with regarding to showing others that you have changed?